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TROJAN.WIN32.MENTI.IOGA VARIANT SPAMMED IN THE WILD

Virus Name  : Trojan.Win32.Menti.ioga

Alias             : Mal/Bredo-Q, Trojan.Bredolab, W32/Trojan2.NPFR, W32/Yakes.B!tr, Trojan.Win32.Heur.Gen

Virus type    : Backdoor, Trojan-Downloader

Threat level : Low

Virus details :

                     Trojan.Win32.Menti.ioga aka Trojan.Win32.Heur.Gen is a new variant of bredolab family. Bredolab variants are spammed via e-mail and it usually arrives with attachment icon similar to MS-Office document or Zip file. ( Example: New_Password_FB#4990.zip )

The infected mail message body is given below.

Dear user of FaceBook,
Your password will be automatically changed to a new one on November 1.
We attached a document with a new password to the letter.

Best regards,
FaceBook Team.

or

Hello
You will be automatically transferred to a new access type to the account on November 1.
A new password of your account is attached to this letter.

Best regards,
Your Facebook!

The infected message subject will be "Facebook Support# A new password has been changed. Order/<4 digit number>" or "Facebook Team. A new password has been changed. Order/<4 digit number>" and from address will be facebook random e-mail id. ( example: information-no<4 digit number>@facebook.com )

                  When the infected e-mail attachment within the ZIP file is executed, it copies to Windows system folder and modifies the registry to load automatically on next startup.

                  It also connects to remote servers and installs several malicious programs in the infected system. The downloaded malware will be adware, keyloggers and fake security products. Menti.ioga trojan is also known as Mal/Bredo-Q, Trojan.Bredolab, W32/Trojan2.NPFR, W32/Yakes.B!tr, Trojan.Win32.Heur.Gen.

How can I protect my system?

                   Solo has incorporated Trojan.Win32.Menti.ioga in its signature file to protect users from this trojan attack. Solo antivirus registered users are already protected from this trojan. Make sure that you have installed registered version of Solo Antivirus to protect your system from all virus threats.

How to remove this Trojan?

                   If you are already infected with this trojan, you can remove it from your computer using Solo Antivirus software. Solo antivirus can detect and remove Trojan.Win32.Menti and its variants safely. Use the following link to Download 30 day trial version of Solo antivirus to remove viruses from your computer.

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